Our Story — Born in a Kerala Kitchen

Every pinch of spice carries a story of tradition, love, and the fertile lands of Ernakulam

Meet the founder

My name is Chithra Poulose, and ONERIL FOODS is my love
letter to the kitchen traditions I grew up with in Kerala.

Growing up in the lush green surroundings of Ernakulam, I
watched my mother and grandmother grind their own spices every morning — the aroma of fresh turmeric, cardamom, and pepper filling our home. When I couldn't find that same purity and fragrance in store-bought spices, I decided to create
it myself.

In November 2024, after receiving my FSSAI certification,
ONERIL FOODS was officially born — right from my home kitchen in Chemmanad. Every spice, powder, and blend you receive is made by me, with the same care I would put into cooking for my own family.

— Chithra Poulose, Founder

What Makes ONERIL FOODS Different

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    Pure Ingredients

    We source whole spices directly from Kerala farmers and grind them fresh. Zero fillers, zero adulteration.

  • 🏡

    Truly Homemade

    Made in a certified home kitchen, not a factory. Every batch is small, controlled, and personal.

  • 🌾

    Sustainable Sourcing

    We work with local farmers in Ernakulam and surrounding regions, supporting the community.

  • 📦

    Freshly Packed

    Spices are ground and packed to order where possible, preserving maximum potency and flavour.

  • ✅

    Government Certified

    Proudly FSSAI registered, ensuring every product meets national food safety standards.

From Farm to Your Kitchen

Step 1

Source

We hand-select whole spices from trusted Kerala farms and market suppliers, checking for quality, colour, and aroma.
Step 2

Clean & Sun-Dry

Raw spices are carefully cleaned and sun-dried the traditional way to intensify natural oils.
Step 3

Grind & Blend

Spices are stone-ground or machine-ground fresh in our certified kitchen. Masala blends are measured and mixed by hand using traditional ratios.
Step 4

Pack & Dispatch

Products are sealed in food-grade packaging immediately after grinding to lock in freshness, then shipped to your doorstep.